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Special Economic Zones (SEZ): Is SA’s investment delivering value for money?
October 29, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 10:30 am
Join GIBS experts and policymakers as they examine the data and outline the necessary path to industrial competitiveness during this panel discussion. This event is for executives, policymakers, and those impacted by SA’s industrial future and the need for industrial policy reform.
A new GIBS research report offers a critical evaluation of South Africa’s SEZ programme, highlighting the gap between ambitious policy goals and inconsistent practical outcomes. The analysis confirms that, while the SEZ model has significant potential as a tool for industrial policy, its current implementation is hindered by concentration risks, ineffective incentives, and governance deficiencies.
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Wednesday, 29 October 2025
08:00 – 10:30
